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Banana Elderberry Muffins (Gluten-Free)


Makes about 8 muffins

Not overly sweet, these low glycemic, gluten-free muffins are perfect for breakfast, or whenever you have a hankering for a lightly-sweetened treat. Dried elderberries, the star of these muffins, are often touted as a superfood thanks to their exceptionally high antioxidant content, but these health-licious also contain a number of other nutrient-dense ingredients such as ground unblanched almonds and omega-3 rich walnuts.

Gluten-Free Banana Elderberry Muffins

What's more, these muffins only contain low glycemic, natural sweeteners: mashed overripe bananas, Manuka honey and cinnamon. It is important that you use overripe, spotty bananas as they are much sweeter and more flavorful than their unripe and ripe counterparts. In addition to adding sweetness, the overripe bananas – together with the eggs used in this recipe – also help bind the batter. Overripe bananas are also easier to digest than unripe bananas – yet another reason to go for overripe, spotty bananas!

Not only have these Banana Elderberry Muffins been sweetened with all-natural ingredients, they are also free from chemical leavening agents such as baking powder. Yet, they somehow manage to be moist and fluffy! The secret lies in separating the eggs and turning the egg whites into an airy foam, before gently folding the whipped egg whites into the batter.

Tip: Before whipping the egg whites, make sure the bowl is completely clean and dry – even a drop of liquid or egg yolk can interfere with the process of creating air bubbles in the egg whites.

Ingredients

  • 3 eggs
  • 2 ounces (55 grams) walnuts
  • 2 overripe bananas, peeled and mashed
  • 7 ounces (200 grams) unblanched almond meal
  • 2 ½ ounces (70 grams) dried elderberries*
  • 2 Tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 ½ Tbsp Manuka honey*
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Directions

  • Separate the egg whites and yolks and set aside. Roughly chop the walnuts.
  • Using a fork, combine the egg yolks, chopped walnuts, mashed bananas, almond meal, dried elderberries, coconut oil, Manuka honey and cinnamon in a medium bowl.
  • Using a mixer, whisk the egg whites on high until soft, white peaks that hold their shape form. Then, gently fold the egg white foam into the muffin batter using a rubber spatula.
  • When you are done folding the egg white foam and batter together, spoon the mixture into into a muffin tin lined with paper liners. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 350°F (Gas Mark 4, or 175°C) for about 25 to 35 minutes. You can test the muffins for doneness with a toothpick: if a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean, your Banana Elderberry Muffins are done!
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

*Ingredient Finder

This muffin recipe calls for one or more ingredients that may be difficult to find at regular grocery stores. If you have trouble finding them in the stores in your area, you can always order them online:

Dried whole elderberries
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Manuka honey
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